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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.82, 7,563.51 and 2,575.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.82, 7,563.51 and 2,575.30 is: 3,863.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.82 : 7,563.51 = 2,575.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.82/7,563.51 = 2,575.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.82x = 7,563.51 × 2,575.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.82x = 19,478,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,478,307.30/5,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.35

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